The amount of seethe HK and SS causes in /veetards/ never ceases to amaze me
It is a game full of SOVL. Any attempt to disparage it just feels empty and wrong to those who have actually played it because there are very few who play it and beat it who didn't enjoy it thoroughly
Disliking popular things doesn't make one interesting. Many of the criticisms levied against it, in this very thread, no less, are either purely opinion or just straight up wrong. HK isn't necessarily one of my favorite games, I only have 70h in it, and haven't even gotten the true ending, but you have to be retarded to not recognize the artistic merit here and think it's anything less than a 9
>tone and atmosphere are perfect
>music is wonderful, being both melencholic and whimsical at once
>visuals are all stunning, hand-drawn assets with a solid variety that maintains a consistent theme throughout
>movement is enjoyable
>combat is simple on the surface, but there are pleanty of upgrades, spells, build variety, etc. That allow for more complex play
>bosses are great and memorable
>charm system is, again, simple yet effective
>exploration is fun. It's easy to get lost but you never feel truly lost as there are multiple paths to take to reach various goals after the first area
>characters, in design and execution, are endearing, loveable, and memorable
>story is well done despite being in the background most of the time, yet it's fitting that it is in the background because of who the protagonist is
It is objectively one of the best games ever made. Thinking otherwise is just wrong on so many levels. I can understand it not clicking for people who aren't into this genre, but you shouldn't take anyone who says it's shit seriously
